The Longest Filibuster

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The Democrats, after 4 times in recent past having voted for ‘clean continuing resolutions’ to break ongoing filibusters; they now are dragging the country through extended discomfort for what they think will be political gain.
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Senate GOP eye ‘traditional way’ of funding government as Democrats’ filibuster keeps shutdown going
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oct/15/senate-gop-eye-funding-government-traditional-way-democrats/

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Senate Republicans are trying a new approach in enticing Democrats to reopen the government, offering a test vote on taking up some of the annual spending bills after repeated failed votes on a temporary stopgap measure.
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Appropriate song: “Memories Are Made Of This”
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All this reminiscent of the ‘longest senate Democrat filibuster’:
“The 1964 filibuster was a record-setting 60-day attempt by Southern Democrat senators to block the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964”
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Obama video blasting shutdown ‘blackmail’ now haunts Democrats amid new standoff
https://www.foxnews.com/media/resurfaced-obama-video-blasting-shutdown-blackmail-now-haunts-democrats-amid-new-standoff
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Former President Barack Obama long condemned government shutdowns and previously criticized congressional Republicans for their "total irresponsibility." Now, his party is being accused of doing just that.
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Schumer ShutDown Hypocrisy
ShutDown’s are bad for the country --- Keep government open
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCbJ8eaSNWg
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Democrats Vow To Starve As Many Food Stamp Recipients As It Takes To Get Free Healthcare For Illegal Immigrants
http://roanokeslant.blogspot.com/2025/10/let-them-eat-cake.html
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